The Magic Cross Stitch

There are 134 free snowflake cross stitch patterns in this article. Decorate your home for the winter and Christmas with these free snowflake cross stitch patterns.Contributor: Karen BarnesPublished: Nov 29, 2009  

Adding beads to your embroidery is one of the most fascinating ways to adorn your embroidery projects. This does not only add visual interest and a distinctive form of beauty but also gives your needlework a three-dimensional look.Contributor: Amy WellsPublished: Nov 21, 2009  

Carrol Nielsen of Carrol Nielsen's Christmas Designs says that, "It seems like I have had a needle and thread in hand since a very young age and I often joke that my family wouldn't recognize me without it." Carrol hails from the "Land Down Under" and it has a definite influence on her stitching as you can see here! Photo © Carrol Nielsen's Christmas DesignsCarrol's designs are dominated by Koalas. Koalas for Christmas, baby samplers, and...  

For survivors-to-be whose healing arsenal includes attitude. I dedicate this post, on this particular day, to Gloria Rosa Linda, who is going to beat the living shit out of breast cancer. Sewing kits range from $12 to $20, depending on what materials you'd like to include. The folks behind this made bracelets, too, but not for sale. "Just to yell back at the fucking cancer." (subversivecrossstitch.com, via Fuzzy Gerdes)...  

Connie Colvin sent in this photo of two finished cross stitch pieces from the free Byzantine Tile patterns. She describes the projects. "I haven't cross stitched in more than 8 years (I crochet and knit primarily) but happened on the free patterns for the Byzantine Tiles and had to pick up a needle! I had also never worked with linen before but really love the look. I plan to stitch more, now!" Read more. Photo © Connie Colvin Cross Stitch...  

According to Ariela Pelaia, About.com Guide to Judaism, "A hamsa is an amulet shaped like a hand, with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the "evil eye" and is a popular motif in both Jewish and Middle Eastern jewelry."I have also seen hamsa used in embroidery projects, so I decided to design some simple Hamsa Cross Stitch Patterns. Photo © Connie G...  

The winter holiday season is almost here. Do you have some interesting projects in the works or completed? Use the comments section below to share with us or post in the About.com Cross Stitch Forum. What is your stitching status? Vote in the Poll and let us know.If you are looking for some holiday stitching inspiration, here are some patterns and projects.Holiday Patterns and Project Ideas: Easy Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns Various...  

Federal judge says Yellowstone-area grizzly bears must stay on threatened listGaea Times... animals & animal prints Men's Sweaters - Buy China... http://tinyurl.com/ycweo6j mrsevils Zombie Squirrelly Cross Stitch Kit: $10.00 I love animals. ...and more »  

Record-SearchlightMillville students go back in timeRecord-SearchlightAbout 250 students spent the morning going from classroom to classroom participating in activities and crafts, such as cross-stitching, candle-making and ...  

Broomfield upcoming events -- Nov. 22Broomfield EnterpriseThose who enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery or cross stitching can come to the Broomfield Senior Center Silver 1 room from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Fridays to ...and more »  

Frances Rice Little PaganoJamestown Post JournalFrances enjoyed traveling and count cross-stitching. She enjoyed monthly meetings with the School Belles of Ripley. Survivors include a daughter, ...and more »  

Kenick set to celebrate a centuryCabinet.comSome of her other charitable projects include knitting tiny sweaters and bonnets for preemies at the Elliot Hospital, cross-stitching crosses to be sent ...  

Stocking up on a keepsakeIn-ForumCross stitching is a type of embroidery. Bowers said her large family gets along well. “When we get together, there's no arguing, no fighting,” she said. ...  

CVB plans Christmas eventsRecord DeltaStitchers can enter as many handmade items as they wish in one or all of four categories: quilting, cross-stitching, crocheting and embroidery. ...  

Mulry, Leanne G.Appleton Post CrescentLeanne enjoyed cross stitching, baking, reading, completing crossword puzzles, and had a guilty pleasure for watching reality shows on TV. ...